Table 3.
Recommended doses of Biotin(vitamin B7) in different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
|
| Sl. No. |
Age |
Recommended dose |
|
|
| Male |
Female |
|
|
| 1. |
0 to 6 months |
5 mcg (200 IU) |
5 mcg (200 IU) |
|
| 2. |
7 to 12 months |
6 mcg (240 IU) |
6 mcg (240 IU) |
|
| 3. |
1 years to 3 years |
8 mcg (320 IU) |
8 mcg (320 IU) |
|
| 4. |
4 years to 8 years |
12 mcg (480 IU) |
12 mcg (480 IU) |
|
| 5. |
9 years to 13 years |
20 mcg (800 IU) |
20 mcg (800 IU) |
|
| 6. |
14 years to 18 years |
25 mcg (1000 IU) |
25 mcg (1000 IU) |
|
| 7. |
Above 19 years |
30 mcg (1200 IU) |
30 mcg (1200 IU) |
|
| 8. |
Pregnant woman |
|
30 mcg (1200 IU) |
|
| 9. |
Lactating woman |
|
35 mcg (1400 IU) |
|
|
|
